Deadline is reporting that Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them has grossed a strong $8.75 million from its Thursday night previews.
J.K. Rowling makes her much anticipated screenwriting debut with Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, which held its preview showings Thursday night.
Heading into the weekend, the film was tracking for an opening around $70-80 million, with some indicating the film could do even better.
Obviously, given Rowling’s popularity internationally, and fan anticipation for another Harry Potter-esque story, the success of Fantastic Beasts was never in much doubt.